Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 17, 2020Environmental Protection
S. 5056
OCEAN Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 17, 2020)
Ocean Climate Emergency Action Now Act of 2020 or the OCEAN Act of 2020
This bill addresses climate change and establishes programs and incentives concerning efforts to
- protect oceans, coastal ecosystems, and wildlife;
- support fisheries;
- support certain seaweed and shellfish farming;
- help coastal communities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and sea level rise; and
- reduce or halt greenhouse gas emissions.
What just happenedDec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateDec 17, 2020
- Dec 17, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Dec 17, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate